Churches stray from original text
I’ve noticed an interesting trend in some of the Grand Rapids area churches I’ve had the opportunity to attend recently. It seems that a new fad has developed to encourage parishioners to study the Bible. The trend in question is the growing use of “companion” books. You know the ones, “The Purpose Driven Life” by author and American evangelical mega-church prototype pastor Rick Warren or “The Freedom in Christ Bible,” edited by Neil Anderson.
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Economy looks up as unemployment drops
The U.S. economy showed signs of promise as a Labor Department report last Friday indicated that the unemployment rate fell to six percent in October. According to MSNBC, the report indicated that 126,000 new jobs appeared last month, over twice the 50,000 jobs economists had predicted for October. Analysts hope that the news indicates smoother sailing ahead for the economy.
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Students robbed, beguiled
Next time someone asks to hitchhike, students will have to think twice about it.
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